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Gandhinagar RTO Office: RTO Office, Website and Contact details

Team AckoNov 11, 2024

Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, is known for its historical significance and the renowned Akshardham temple. The city is named after the Father of the Nation, as the state is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. The city attracts tourists from all over the country due to its historical monuments and temples. Tourism requires an efficient road transport system, and the Gandhinagar RTO helps in that regard by offering transport-related services in the city.

Contents

Regional Transport Office (RTO) Gandhinagar: An overview
Gandhinagar RTO: Contact details
Gandhinagar RTO Office (GJ-18)
Gandhinagar RTO Fees
Gandhinagar RTO Performance Standard
Gandhinagar RTO functions: Services offered
Vehicle Registration through RTO
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Regional Transport Office (RTO) Gandhinagar: An overview

The Gandhinagar Regional Transport Office functions under the supervision of the Gujarat Transport Department. It is responsible for offering transport-related services to the city’s drivers/riders and vehicle owners. It also implements traffic rules and regulations and monitors the traffic flow across the city. Read on as we divulge all the information about the Gandhinagar RTO, including its services, fees and contact details.

Gandhinagar RTO: Contact details

This section provides the essential contact details of the RTO in Gandhinagar.

Gandhinagar RTO Office (GJ-18)

Here are the essential contact details of the Gandhinagar RTO (GJ-18 RTO), including the contact number, RTO code, office address and office timings.

RTO Code	GJ-18
Office Address	Gandhinagar ARTO Office, Sector 3A, Near G0 Circle, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382006
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	079-23240954/23240951
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Gujarat

Gandhinagar RTO Fees

The following sections will help you with the fee structure for various driver/vehicle-related services.

Driving Licence fees

Following are the fees for various DL-related services at RTO Gandhinagar (GJ-18 RTO).

Service	Fees (in Rs.)
Issuance of Learner’s Licence in Form 3 for each class of vehicles	150
Issuance of Driving Licence (DL)	200
Test/Repeat Test for LL, as the case may be	50
Repeat Test for LL of competence to drive for each class of vehicles	300
Addition of new class of vehicles in the DL	500
Renewal of DL	200
Renewal of DL (after the grace period)	300 (1,000 for each additional year)
Address change in DL	200
Issuance of International DL/International Driving Permit (IDP)	1,000
Driving Licence smart card	200

Gandhinagar RTO Registration charges

Following is the fee list for vehicle registration services at the RTO of Gandhinagar.

Vehicle Type	Fees (in Rs.)
Two-Wheelers/Motorcycles/Scooters	50
Private Four-Wheeler/Three-Wheeler/Quadricycle	600
Commercial Four-Wheeler/Three-Wheeler/Quadricycle	1,000
Registration of Imported Motorcycle/Two-Wheelers/Scooters	2,500
Heavy Goods Vehicle	1,500
Heavy Passenger Vehicle	1,500
Medium Goods Motor Vehicle	1,000
Medium Passenger Vehicle	1,000
Registration of Imported Motor Vehicles (Four-Wheelers and Others)	5,000
Other than mentioned above	3,000
Issue of Duplicate Registration Certificate	50% of the registration fees
Ownership Transfer Registration	50% of the registration fees
Change in Residential Address in Registration Certificate	50% of the registration fees
Changes or Alterations in the Registration Certificate	50% of the registration fees
Endorsement of Lease/Hire Purchase/Hypothecation	Two-wheelers/Motorcycles: 500
Endorsement of Lease/Hire Purchase/Hypothecation	Quadricycle/Four-Wheeler/Three-Wheeler: 1,500
Endorsement of Lease/Hire Purchase/Hypothecation	Medium or Heavy Vehicle: 3,000

Fitness Certificate (FC) charges

The table below highlights the fee structure for vehicle FC at RTO Gandhinagar.

Service Type	Fees (in Rs.)
Test for FC (Two-wheelers/Motorcycles)	Manual: 200, Automated: 400
Test for FC (Quadricycles/Three-Wheelers/Four-Wheelers)	Manual: 400, Automated: 600
Test for FC (Medium/Heavy Vehicles)	Manual: 600, Automated: 1,000
Issue/Renewal of FC	200 (Additional 50 for each day after the expiry)
Issue/Renewal of Letter of Authority	15,000
Issue of Duplicate Letter of Authority	7,500

Permit charges

Please refer to the following table for fees related to commercial vehicle permits in Gandhinagar (GJ-18 RTO).

Vehicle Class	Permit Fees (in Rs.)
Goods Carrier	350
Contract Carrier	350
Counter Signature of Goods Carrier	350
National Permit	350 + 500 for Authorisation
Special Permit (Only for Passenger Vehicles)	100
Stage Carrier	350
Stage Carrier to be Used as Stage Carrier as well	350
Temporary Permit (Only for Goods Carriers)	100
School/Institutions Buses	350
Private Service Vehicles (PSV)	350

Gandhinagar RTO Performance Standard

The following table denotes the approximate turnaround time for various services in RTO Gandhinagar.

Service Type	Turnaround Time
Issuance of Learner’s Licence (LL)	1 Day
Issuance of Driving Licence (DL)	8 Days
Issuance of International Driving Permit	1 Day
Renewal of DL	8 Days
Duplicate copy of licence	8 Days
Driving Licence Certificate/N.O.C.	2 Days
Registration of New Vehicles	9 Days
Issuance of duplicate copy of the Registration Certificate (RC)	11 Days
Transfer of vehicle	11 Days
Issuance of Fitness Certificate (FC)	1 Day
Endorsement/cancellation of loan hypothecation	11 Days
Issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC)	3 Days
National Permit	5 Days
All India Tourist Permit	2 Days
Temporary Permit	1 Day
Issuance of permit for driving schools (M.S.)	15 Days
Renewal of permit for driving schools	15 Days

Gandhinagar RTO functions: Services offered

The Gandhinagar Regional Transport Office (GJ-18 RTO) offers transport-related services to the city’s vehicle owners and drivers. It implements traffic rules and regulations mentioned under The Motor Vehicles Act. It also monitors traffic violations across the city and takes appropriate actions to improve road safety. The following sections will provide you with more details on the essential functions of the Gandhinagar RTO.

Driving Licence

The RTO in Gandhinagar issues driver-related documents such as Learner’s Licences (LL), Driver’s Licences (DL) and International Driving Permits (IDP).
It renews LL and DL upon expiry and provides duplicate copies of the same.
It offers online services such as DL renewal online, DL test slot booking online, LL online applications, etc.
It adds new vehicle classes to DL.
The RTO accepts requests for the correction of details in LL and DL.

Vehicle Registration

The RTO Gandhinagar is responsible for the registration of vehicles, including private and commercial vehicles, across the city.
It grants Registration Certificates (RC) to vehicle owners and assigns permanent/temporary registration numbers to vehicles.
It offers online RC services such as online applications for RC renewal, removal of loan hypothecation in RC, etc.
It authorises vehicle ownership transfer in RC.
The RTO updates RC particulars upon request.

Vehicle Inspection

The RTO Gandhinagar inspects all new/old vehicles before proceeding with the registration process.
It performs a thorough inspection of vehicles before the issuance of Fitness Certificates.
It conducts emission tests to ensure all vehicles comply with the emission norms.

Permits

The RTO office in Gandhinagar provides various commercial vehicle permits for goods and passenger vehicles.
It also renews permits upon expiry of validity.

Road Tax Collection

The RTO in Gandhinagar collects road tax before registering the vehicles.
It collects fees for all vehicle/driver-related services it offers.

Vehicle Registration through RTO

Registration is the first process you must complete after purchasing a vehicle (new/old). And it can be done by approaching the Gandhinagar RTO. You must visit the RTO with your vehicle, submit the application and documents, and pay the fees and taxes to initiate the registration process. Once the RTO completes all formalities, you will get the permanent registration number for your vehicle. You will also receive the Registration Certificate in a few days through the post.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are a few commonly asked questions and their answers related to the Gandhinagar RTO.

Where can I find more information about the RTO in Gandhinagar?

You can visit Gandhinagar RTO’s official website to learn more about the Regional Transport Office.

Can I apply online for an HSRP number plate at Gandhinagar RTO?

You can apply for a High-Security Registration Plate online by visiting the official website of the RTO of Gandhinagar.

How can I access online RTO services at Gandhinagar RTO?

You can visit the Parivahan website to access online RTO services offered by the RTO of Gandhinagar.

Do I need to visit the Gandhinagar RTO for new vehicle registration?

Typically, the vehicle dealer takes care of the registration process when you purchase a new vehicle. However, if you wish to complete the process yourself, you must visit the RTO office with the vehicle.

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Disclaimer: The information mentioned on this page is compiled from different websites and government sources. The information may be updated from time to time. Hence, please refer to the respective government websites and verify before making any RTO-related decisions.